Meet Our Mad Scientists

Mad Science of Southern MA & RI has a fantastic group of Mad Scientists who love what they do and look forward to engaging and edutaining children!

Atomic Allen (Chief Mad Scientist) is passionate about children and science and teaching, which makes him an ideal Chief Mad Scientist. Prior to starting Mad Science of Southern MA & RI in the summer of 2002, he had spent over 20 years in various aspects of the semiconductor industry. Mad Science is a welcome change. When he isn't doing Mad Science, Atomic Allen stays active refereeing youth soccer, serving on community and school committees, and helping with international problem solving competitions.

Terrestrial Teresa (Operations Manager / Senior Mad Scientist) sees the challenge of coordinating all of the Mad Scientists and kits and take homes as a giant puzzle to be solved. She loves science and sharing it with others. She believes that it is important for students to take an interest in science early. Besides her work as a Mad Scientist, Teresa plays string bass and studies Shotokan Karate.

Jolting Jonathan (Sales & Marketing Manager / Senior Mad Scientist) originally hails from northern New York State, so he still doesn't understand why people make such a big deal about New England winters. After spending time studying Shakespeare in London and a few years performing in NY and Boston, he found himself in RI and eventually found his way into the Mad Science family. He is thrilled to have found a place where he can prove that nerds can be cool! When not edutaining he can be found outside bicycling, kayaking or hiking. He is also an avid reader, but, much to his consternation, he still can't seem to get the hang of reading while on his bicycle or in his kayak.